Lucius Aemilius Paullus

AncientGeneralRoman Republic-275 — -216

Consul killed at Cannae, refused to flee.

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Quick Facts

Born

275 BCE

Died

216 BCE

Country

Roman Republic

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score42.5

Lucius Aemilius Paullus — Complete Timeline

219 BC

Elected Consul and Led Campaign in IllyriaWar◆ Major

Paullus was elected consul for the first time and conducted a successful campaign in Illyria against the Ardiaei. He subdued the Illyrian tribes and secured Roman influence in the region, earning a triumph upon his return to Rome.

Roman RepublicIllyrian WarsTriumph

Impact: regional

216 BC

Elected Consul for Second Time and Commanded at CannaeWar

Paullus was elected consul again and given joint command with Gaius Terentius Varro against Hannibal. At the Battle of Cannae, the Roman army was encircled and destroyed. Paullus refused to flee and was killed in the fighting, becoming a symbol of Roman honor.

Second Punic WarCannaeDeath

Impact: regionaltragic